
Ken Read on the Sails in the VOR
In this Q&A, North Sails president Ken Read, a three-time veteran of the Volvo Ocean Race, talks about the sails the boats are using for the

In this Q&A, North Sails president Ken Read, a three-time veteran of the Volvo Ocean Race, talks about the sails the boats are using for the

Sailmaking ain’t what it used to be, especially out in the Nevada desert Some years ago I visited the Bavaria factory and was amused at
Today’s foul weather gear is great stuff but can be overkill if all you have in mind is a summer day sail. Enter the Men’s Windbreaker from North Sails Gear, a jacket that is as good-looking as it is comfortable.

Photos provided courtesy of the manufacturers It’s been a long time coming, but 2027 is truly the year of the cat. For the first time

Aspiring distance voyagers will find this newest cat a perfect fit.

While checking in on my parent’s boat at the yard, I saw this unusual keel. What’s the purpose of it? — Maddie Doherty, via sailmail@sailmagazine.com

The 2026 Newport International Boatshow is underway now. Here’s what to look forward to.

A new documentary relives the 1995 America’s Cup, as told by the American teams vying to defend the Auld Mug.

My parents, who have been collecting SAIL since I started working here like they did with my childhood artwork, are running out of storage space.

Team United by the Ocean took first place in the inaugural transatlantic race, with American-flagged 11th Hour Racing in a close second.

The temperatures are starting to cool off, the days are getting shorter, and your October issue is on its way. Here’s what’s coming up.

Offshore and offline go hand in hand.

Small electric outboards are becoming increasingly popular for everything
from dinghies to small race boats. We put three new models to the test.